Subseries A. Master Cassette Tapes
Scope and Contents
The Kent County Council for Historic Preservation oral history collection contains nearly 120 audio-taped presentations of citizens of Kent County, Michigan. Subject matter includes a variety of topics, such as information on local businesses, life in the city or on the farm, entertainment and major natural events, such as the floods which effected many citizens of Kent County. Synopses, biographical notes and clippings are included, both from the existing materials, and in the documentation added in 2002. Full transcriptions exist for a few of the tapes.
NOTE: No Oral History Release forms have been found for this collection, and it is believed that none were taken. However, a black notebook, found with the working documents in 2000, provides some accession information, such as the date of receipt and the source of the tape.
Dates
- 1965-1982
Creator
- From the Collection: Kent County Council for Historic Preservation (Organization)
Extent
From the Collection: 10.37 Linear Feet (25 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
For Interviews 38-46, no actual tapes were received, only synopsis, summary or notes. See Box 13.
Item 50 was destroyed during the project due to lack of interviewee permission.
Bosin, John, formerly called tapes 106-108 not found in the collection
3 tapes, original project #’s 106-108, were removed from this collection and the remaining tapes were renumbered at some time in the past. Instead of making a note at the gap & leaving the original numbering assignments in tact, the processor renumbered, thus disturbing the creators order. When time is available, the tapes will be remarked & restored to their original numbering system. It is not known why the Bosin interview, original tapes 106-108, was removed
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org